Journalism Journeys: Read, Write, and Broadcast Like a Journalist
What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will work on their essays and broadcasts each week.Assessment
Feedback is given on all assignments. Grades can be provided upon request.Grading
Letter grades can be offered upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this self-paced, 6-week course, students will learn about journalism, write their own articles, and create their own broadcasts. Students will get to choose any topic they would like to research and write about. C L A S S O V E R V I E W: In video lessons, the teacher will ignite students’ creativity and help them refine their topic with exciting ideas. Students will explore their passions and become reporters on the subjects that fascinate them the most. L E A R N I N G G O A L S : ✅ Write a compelling journalism article using the inverted pyramid structure ✅ Conduct research and interviews to enhance articles and broadcasts ✅ Write and present a recorded journalism broadcast ✅ Understand ethical considerations that journalists must use in their work C L A S S H I G H L I G H T S : ✅ 9 pre-recorded video lessons ✅ 3 expertly chosen articles ✅ Graphic organizers to brainstorm and collect research ✅ Teacher feedback on submitted assignments 🎉 Enroll Today to Begin Your Journalism Journey! 🎉 Whether you're interested in reporting hard-hitting news or sharing human-interest stories, this course will give you the skills and confidence to create captivating articles and broadcasts. Don't just report—make waves with your stories!
Learning Goals
✅ Write a compelling journalism article using the inverted pyramid structure
✅ Conduct research and interviews to enhance articles and broadcasts
✅ Write and present a recorded journalism broadcast
✅ Understand ethical considerations that journalists must use in their work
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Journalism
Lesson 2:
Journalism Research
Lesson 3:
Conducting Interviews
Lesson 4:
Writing Tips
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Assignments will be shared via Google Slides. You can use the Google Slides with a Google Account or download them as a PDF without an account. Please reach out to the teacher if you need any assistance.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelors of Science in Secondary English Language Arts Education, Minor in Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Education and Curriculum Development
4 Years Experience Teaching English Language Arts Online
Florida Teacher Certification in English Grades 6-12 with Reading and ESOL Endorsement
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Self-Paced Course
$14
weekly or $80 for all content12 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 9 learners
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Ages: 12-16